Central Pollution Control Board

November 26, 2024 9:12 AM

Delhi wakes up to thick smog, AQI continues to remain in “very poor” category

Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air quality on Tuesday morning, showing a slight improvement from the past week of 'severe' air quality, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. At 7 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 382, falling under the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. A thick layer of smog covered the National Capital as the Air Quality Index in several areas continues to remain in the 'Very Poor' category. Meanwhile, the trains' movement...

November 6, 2024 10:53 AM

No relief from pollution, Delhi air remains very poor

Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' on Wednesday morning with a thin layer of smog covering several parts of the national capital for the sixth consecutive day post-Diwali. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 358 as of 8 am today (Wednesday). Alipur recorded an AQI of 372, Bawana at 412, Dwarka Sector 8 at 355, Mundka at 419, Najafgarh at 354, New Moti Bagh at 381, Rohini at 401, Punjabi Bagh at 388 and RK Puram...

September 16, 2024 6:07 PM

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announces 80% licensing fee concession for women entrepreneurs

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has unveiled significant fee concessions and safety measures for the petroleum and explosives sector during a Stakeholder Consultation in New Delhi. The event, organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aimed to enhance efficiency within the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) and improve dialogue with industry stakeholders. Goyal announced an 80% concession in licensing fees for women entrepreneurs and a 50% fee...